Hi there everyone! Today I will show you how to install the "secret" One UI version of Google Messages!
The best things about this "special" version are that:
it has RCS enabled by default,
it will get the features from Samsung Messages. And the best? It will be
it is already native in Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold3/Flip, etc.
NOTE: There is no ARM .apk available yet. This method will only work for ARM64 devices (for now).
Video guide:
Too long; didn't watch steps:
If you already have it installed, uninstall Google Messages.
Go to APKMirror and search for Google Messages.
Tap on the most recent version of the app. It's usually the one on the top (for example, 9.3.002 is newer than 9.2.030).
Scroll down to see all the available downloads.
Tap on the "(...phone_samsung_dynamic)" variant. If there is no such variant, you may try installing an older version or wait until it'll be uploaded.
Tap on "DOWNLOAD APK BUNDLE".
Launch the Google Play Store and search for "APKMirror".
Install APKMirror Installer (Offical).
Launch APKMirror Installer.
Tap on Browse files.
Allow all the permissions it asks.
Go to the directory where the .apkm file is and tap on it.
Tap on Install package.
Tap on Install app.
Turn on "Allow from this source" and go back.
Tap on Install app again.
When a pop-up appears, tap on Install.
Launch Google Messages.
Allow all permissions and set it as your default SMS app.
Close the app from the Recents menu and launch it again.
─── Enabling RCS and features from Samsung Messages ───
Tap on the triple dots on the top right and go to Settings.
Tap on Chat features.
Turn on "Enable chat features".
When the pop-up appears, tap on Allow.
Tap on "Verify your number" and insert your number.
Wait until the Status changes to "Connected". If it doesn't, restart your device and try again.
Go back to Settings and then go to Advanced.
Tap on Text on Galaxy devices.
Turn on "Allow Bixby and text on Galaxy devices".
Close the app from the Recents menu and launch it again.
Enjoy the new Messages app!
Links:
Google Messages in APKMirror ➜ https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/messenger-google-inc/
APKMirror Installer ➜ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apkmirror.helper.prod
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After hours of trying to figure out how to install apps outside of the U.S. without going through all of the 'get a U.S. credit card' stuff, I finally worked out a method.
NOTE: This will work on any Second-Gen Kindle device (KF2, KFHD, KFHD8.9)
Go into the system settings (access from the notifications panel by hitting 'More')
Go to 'Device' and hit 'Allow Installation of Applications'. Make sure it's ON
Press Home, and open the Web Browser
Go to m.getjar.com (I can't parse links, copypaste it). Try to download any app and it will download the GetJar app for you
When it has finished downloading, open the Notifications panel and tap on the 'getjar.apk' notification
It should prompt you to install it. Do so.
Once it has completed, open up the web browser again and go back to GetJar
Download any app. It will prompt you to choose between GetJar and Silk. Choose GetJar.
Once the app has finished installing, run it!
Not a hard process at all, and you don't have to go through rooting it and all that, which makes things get complicated and annoying (not to mention warranty-voiding)
I recommend downloading a file explorer to make this easier
Enjoy, friends :laugh:
About a month ago, I was having a problem with my Nexus 7 wanting to download/install a system update. I found a method online where I simply renamed /System/Etc/Security/otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak. This worked and all was good for a few weeks.
Now, despite still having the renamed file, I am getting notifications for a system update again. I googled the problem and it appears that Google Play Services is now including the update service which is re-enabled each time the app updates.
Is there a new and improved solution to keep the update from downloading/notifying/installing? I have re-purposed the tablet for a child and rooted the stock 4.4.2 software in order to avoid ads which are not always kid-friendly and also to allow disabling Google apps that I don't want my child to have access to. I could take the update, but that would require undoing all the mods, updating, re-rooting and re-applying changes. I would rather not invest the time for a child's device that is working smoothly otherwise.
Trying something I found on another site. We'll see how it goes:
Install "System application manager" from the Play store (http://bit.ly/1mf6etg)
Install "Disable Service" from Play Store (http://bit.ly/1mf6XKL)
Download "Google Play Services 4.3.25" which will be side-loaded in a future step (http://bit.ly/1mf2WpT)
Go to Settings>Apps>All and find Google Play Services. Wipe cache and data. Uninstall any updates (I had to disable Android Device Manager first)
Install the version of Google Play Services that you downloaded in step 3
Run "System application manger". Tap "Filter" near the top until is shows ">Updated<". You should see Google Play Services in the list. Tap on it, select Manage, then select Convert and move to System Apps
Reboot phone when conversion is done
Open "Disable Service" and go to System Apps section
Find Google Services Framework and tap it. Uncheck "SystemUpdateService" (may already be unchecked)
Find Google Play Services and tap it. Uncheck "SystemUpdateService"
Reboot device again and hopefully be done with OTA nagging
The main reason i use xposed is to have youtube background And youtube adaway, as there is no xposed for x86_64 devices i have found an alternative method.
As usual i am not responsible for any adverse effects this may cause to you or your device
Things you will need...
Rooted YT3P.
Luckypatcher.
Youtube version @ or lower than 12.03.56
I had to downgrade my version of youtube to get this working. You can maybe just unistall updates to get an older version, i don't know what version the factory default is as i had already been messing with mine. I installed 12.01.55 x86_64 and it works fine.
Open lucky patcher, if it doesn't ask for root permissions go to settings (three dots in corner) and enable "force set root mode" you may have to restart lucky patcher at this point.
Now click the three dots in the corner and choose download custom patches.
Then go back to settings again, select filters and put a tick next to "show system apps". Now youtube will show up in the apps list.
Find youtube in the list and touch it to open menu. Select "open menu of patches"
Then select "custom patche" and choose the second one in the list.
Patching takes a while, when it finishes background playback should be enabled.
To remove ads (i think this is what i did that worked!)
Open menu of patches.
Remove google ads.
Disable ad activities.
Top two items in the list need selecting, they should turn red.
Done, youtube app might need killing and restarting.
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In this updated guide I'm gonna show you how to install any custom fonts you like in your Samsung Galaxy device WITHOUT ROOT. It works in all One UI (Android) versions; even in One UI 4.1!
ALL CREDITS TO @sathishtony 's #mono_ app and @__TrungDK__ 's method!
• #mono_ version 2.1 [NO-ROOT] ➜ https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...v2-1-for-samsung-oneui-1-2-3-no-root.4195613/
• __TrungDK__'s thread ➜ https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...r-android-10-oneui-2-5-samsung-phone.4203153/
Video tutorial:
Steps to follow (updated in 2021):
1. Make sure you are signed in into your Samsung Account.
2. Download and install #mono_ v2.1.
3. Launch #mono_ and allow the permissions it asks.
4. Install Samsung Sans through the #mono_ app.
5. Change your device's font to Samsung Sans.
6. At your phone's Settings, go to "Accounts and backup" and then to "Back up data" under Samsung Cloud.
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6.5. If you can't find the Back up/Restore options due to carriers hiding them:
I. Download Activity Launcher from the Play Store.
II. In the search field you type "Cloud".
III. In the Samsung Cloud submenu you will find the Back up/Restore options.
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7. Select only "Settings" and back them up.
8. Move your custom fonts to the "ttf" subfolder inside the "monofonts" folder (Internal Storage►monofonts►ttf).
8.5. If your font is not a ".ttf" font, then you may convert it using any online tool.
9. Go back to #mono_ and tap on "Load TTF". Select the font you want to change to.
10. Under the "Load TTF" button, tap on "Install". Uninstall Samsung Sans.
11. Tap again on the same "Install" button. Install the "fake" Samsung Sans.
12. At your phone's Settings, go to "Accounts and backup" and then to "Restore data" under Samsung Cloud.
13. Select only "Settings" and restore it. Don't delete the backup.
14. Android will be tricked into thinking that it's applying again Samsung Sans but it will actually apply your custom font!
15. You may repeat this process from step 8 or 9, for every other font, now.
Useful links:
• Create a Samsung Account ➜ https://account.samsung.com/
• Activity Launcher ➜ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
• Google Sans font ➜ https://github.com/sahibjotsaggu/Google-Sans-Fonts
• (EXTRA) SamsungOne font ➜ https://github.com/SamsungInternet/OneUI-Web/tree/master/oui-css/fonts
• (EXTRA) San Francisco (iOS) font: ➜ https://github.com/AppleDesignResources/SanFranciscoFont
• Older zFont 3 Method ➜
I hope it helps you!
Doesn't work one ui 4.1, all goes well until last step when restoring settings which it does do slowly , but fonts don't change at all.
Seems like this was patched. Used to work but when restoring with Samsung Cloud, font no longer changes as mentioned in previous post since last update to 4.1.
If anybody is able to get this working on 4.1+, please share because I miss my Google Sans. I used to use zFont and have confirmed that it no longer works.
bingblop said:
Seems like this was patched. Used to work but when restoring with Samsung Cloud, font no longer changes as mentioned in previous post since last update to 4.1.
If anybody is able to get this working on 4.1+, please share because I miss my Google Sans. I used to use zFont and have confirmed that it no longer works.
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I feel you man, I love the Open Sans font on my phone. I don't get why they don't just add this feature to OneUI itself
I have question, so fonts from Galaxy store doesn't work in OneUI?
Hi everyone !!
I recently made a video tutorial on how to pass safetynet and be play protect certified on any custom ROM. For the video, I used my Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F) as an example. It is currently running the Pixel Experience Plus GSI ROM. If you have any questions or need help with the process please let me know and I'll be happy to guide you !! Also, let me know what other guides you want me to post and I'll make the videos for you !!
YouTube Step by Step Tutorial
Pre-Requisites
Have root access on your custom ROM
Steps to Pass SafetyNet and be Play Protect Certified on any Custom ROM
1. Open your browser and search for "Magisk Hide Props Config Download"
2. Look for the XDA post and scroll down until you see the zip module attachment
3. Download the attachment to your phone's internal storage
3. Go back to google and search for "Universal SafetyNet Fix"
4. Look for the GitHub page (the first link) and scroll down to the "Download" section
5. Click on the download link and scroll down until you find the zip module attachment
6. Download the attachment to your phone's internal storage
7. Open Magisk and click on the gear icon (settings)
8. Scroll down and enable "Zygisk" and "Enforce Deny List"
9. Click on the "Configure Deny List Options"
10. Click on the three dots at the top and select "Show system apps"
11. Search and select all the apps that are giving you trouble with SafetyNet (Netflix, Banking Apps, Play Store, GooglePlay Services etc.)
12. Go back to the Magisk homepage and go to the "Modules" tab
13. Click on the "Install From Storage" button
14. Select the file you downloaded from the XDA forum
15. Wait for the module to install
16. Go back and click on the "Install From Storage" button again
17. Select the file you downloaded from GitHub
18. Wait for the module to install
19. Click on the blue "Reboot" button at the bottom to restart your phone
20. After your phone restarts, run a SafetyNet test. Your status should now be PASSED.
21. Open Magisk again and click on the gear icon at the top (settings)
22. Scroll down and click on "Configure Deny List"
23. Click on the three dots at the top and select "Show system apps"
24. Search and select the "Google Play Services" app
25. Go to your phone's settings and look for the "Apps" section
26. Click on "See all apps"
27. Click on the search icon and look for "Google Play Store"
28. Select "Storage & Cache"
29. Tap on "Clear storage"
30. Go back to "All apps"
31. Click on the search icon and look for "Google Play Services"
32. Select "Storage & Cache"
33. Click on "Manage Space"
34. Tap on "Clear all data"
35. Open the Google Play Store
36. Click on your profile picture in the upper right hand corner
37. Tap on "Settings"
38. Click on "About"
39. Look for "Play Protect Certification"
40. Under that you should see a message saying "Device is certified"
ENJOY !!!
I havent managed to install a GSI on the same device. Maybe you can help me?
got that working on my raspberry pi 4, thanks
Not working anymore on S20 Ultra.
See here: linky
I wanted to use Disney+, Netflix and Amazon Prime on my Redmi Note 8T with Magisk 25.2.
Your guide made all Apps except Netflix appear on the Playstore and work.
Thank you for that!
Does anyone know why Netflix won't be shown in Appstore on the phone? On my PC i see "you do not have a compatible device", whereas the others can be remote installed without problems.
I see "Playstore certified", i tried some Safetynet checkers and all say "Basic integrity pass, CTS pass", and i even tried some DRM Info apps to check my Widevine level, which is marked as L1 (the best).
And yeah, i deleted playstore data (repeatedly), rebooted the device (repeatedly) and blocked the app(s) directly after installation in Zygisk.
I follow all the instructions without seeing this post, and I was not able to make it work.
But your video also covers the fix for my problem...
CLEARING THE CACHE AND STORAGE DATA made it work!!!
you rock!!!
Tried these instructions on the LineageOS 20.0 build for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (rom is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...1-2-lineageos-20-0-for-galaxy-tab-s3.4510785/).
After following all the instructions, the play store is still coming up as "Device is not certified".
Thinking this might be because the ROM is an Android 13 ROM and I notice that some of the Magisk modules referenced are only certified up to Android 12.
Hi all,
I checked on the Play Store it says "device certified" also several Safetynet checkers say the same ("passed").
The only thing that I can not use is my banking app.
My phone Sagit using lineage-20.0-20230119-nightly-sagit-signed.zip and twrp-3.7.0_9-0-sagit.img
twrp-3.7.0_9-0-sagit.img
lineage-20.0-20230119-nightly-sagit-signed.zip
Why is saying ("passed") that I can't use my banking app?
P.S.: I don't install any Magisk or SafetyFix.
Thank you
Maybe your Banking app detects your open Bootloader or the ROM misses some keys or something.
I have Magisk installed on my debloated stock ROM and use the provided feature to hide it from those apps, works like a charm.
Banking app worked fine, got an update and suddenly "This device is unsafe, contact support". Deleted App data, hid Magisk, rebooted, worked again (and does still).
Thanks, it works on my samsung s4
It worked for me on S20 ultra.
Thanks a lot!